It's been a while since I have updated my system. I've jumped on the computer as source bandwagon and have never been happier. Next purchase will be a higher end dac. Some slightly smaller more exotic speakers will be after that.
Floor standing, full range loud speaker, in rose nut veneer.
Musical Fidelity A3.2CR
Dual mono, choke regulated Pre-amplifier from famed British manufacturer.
PS Audio HCA-2
Output wiring modded to DH Labs Silver Sonic. Caps in signal path changed to Nichicon Muse Bi-Polar.
Compaq Armada Laptop E500
P3 laptop using external 1TB hardrive and Flac thru Foobar 2000. Operating system optimized using
TeraLink-X USB Audio Converter
Chinese made. Does the job for now.
Citypulse 7.2x DAC with TCXO upgrade
Chinese dac. With good transport, easily better than my former Rega Planet 2000.
Music Hall MMF 5.1
Suits my purpose perfectly. Unless a huge collection of vinyl falls in my lap, it's not worth further expenditure.
Sony DVP S7700 ES
Former referance player for Sony.Built like a brick outhouse. Makes a great transport.
Pioneer TX 7500
My nostagia piece from 1975. I grew up with the SX series and this tuner makes me happy.
V.T.I. VTI BL Series Audio Rack
Cherry wood finnish, black poles, stainless hardware.
D.I.Y. Absorption panels
Basic 2 X 4 panels featuring 2 of compressed fiberglass covered in thick batting and an attractive fabric. Went 1 step further and framed the box with 3 5/8 crown molding and painted same color as walls. A very effective and decorative addition to room.
